In this episode we take you on a 7 hour road trip from Austin to Big Ben National Park for a weekend trip to glamp at Bubble Terlingua, explore the desert town of Terlingua, see the most amazing starry night sky and ride donkeys from Big Bend into Boquillas del Carmen, Mexico.
We updated our Big Be…In this episode we take you on a 7 hour road trip from Austin to Big Ben National Park for a weekend trip to glamp at Bubble Terlingua, explore the desert town of Terlingua, see the most amazing starry night sky and ride donkeys from Big Bend into Boquillas del Carmen, Mexico.
We updated our Big Bend Itinerary to now cover 4 days in the park and nearby areas.
If Bubble Terlingua is fully booked, take a look at these other unique stays near Big Bend National Park. Also check out these fun experiences in the Terlingua area we recommend from our Viator Shop for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.
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This week on Drop A Pin we are joined by childhood and adult best friends PFT Commenter and Pat “The Beave” Cassidy to talk about how they started their careers post grad in the city of Austin Texas. We take a deep dive into what it really means to keep Austin weird and the odd jobs they picked up w…This week on Drop A Pin we are joined by childhood and adult best friends PFT Commenter and Pat “The Beave” Cassidy to talk about how they started their careers post grad in the city of Austin Texas. We take a deep dive into what it really means to keep Austin weird and the odd jobs they picked up while getting their starts in the media world.
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(00:45:43) That time Chaps and Pat rode bulls
(00:49:43) PFT and The Beave cam up with Breaking Bad
(01:06:58) PFT’s Early Jobs in Austin
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(01:29:55) High School: Meth and The Military
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We’re taking you to the newest wellness escape in Central Texas. Ottine Mineral Springs is about an hour drive from Austin ultimate day and makes a great day trip destination to soak in mineral springs pools, relax in the sauna, lounge in comfy beds, and make a day of it with food and drinks.
We s…We’re taking you to the newest wellness escape in Central Texas. Ottine Mineral Springs is about an hour drive from Austin ultimate day and makes a great day trip destination to soak in mineral springs pools, relax in the sauna, lounge in comfy beds, and make a day of it with food and drinks.
We share a full walkthrough of the spa experience: reflexology pools, hot & cold plunges, barrel saunas, wood-fired pizzas, frozens, and tease what’s coming soon with yoga, sound baths, more pools, and a hotel!
Where to stay in Gonzales, TX: Belle Oaks Inn, a gorgeous manor property and The Alcalade, a classic stay.
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Welcome to the second half of my drive in Texas with my old buddy, Paul Weyland. We're in the hill country north of Austin, and Paul will tell me a lot of interesting stories about this area, Austin, and Texas in general.
See pictures and read blog post here: www.theradiovagabond.com/199-drumm…Welcome to the second half of my drive in Texas with my old buddy, Paul Weyland. We're in the hill country north of Austin, and Paul will tell me a lot of interesting stories about this area, Austin, and Texas in general.
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How do you write an offer that's thorough and point-by-point, but that also is succinct enough that people want to accept what you're hoping to achieve? On today's show, Joelle Dowe is a top real estate pro in the red-hot Austin Texas market. She joins us to share how she writes offers, finds easy a…How do you write an offer that's thorough and point-by-point, but that also is succinct enough that people want to accept what you're hoping to achieve? On today's show, Joelle Dowe is a top real estate pro in the red-hot Austin Texas market. She joins us to share how she writes offers, finds easy areas to negotiate, and helps buys or sellers lock down a better deal.
In our headline segment, there are many ways you might be destroying the value of your property. How? One recent piece dives into several and we'll shine a light on it and discuss many of the ways you can ensure that you receive more for your property. But that's not all! We also take a call to Ruth's Rotary phone from a Deeder AND we also share some of Doug's real estate pop-quiz trivia.
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Want to get free and discounted travel through credit card points? Learn how from Austin Riffe, the Founder of Travel AF, as he shares his favorite credit card tips and travel hacking strategies for saving on flights, hotels, etc.
Austin also shares the strategic advice that helped him get out of d…Want to get free and discounted travel through credit card points? Learn how from Austin Riffe, the Founder of Travel AF, as he shares his favorite credit card tips and travel hacking strategies for saving on flights, hotels, etc.
Austin also shares the strategic advice that helped him get out of debt in less than a year (while still being able to travel!).
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Topics Discussed:
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• Tips for getting out of debt (without cutting out travel).
• What to look for in travel credit cards.
• How to find and cancel subscriptions and recurring expenses.
• Shifting your mindset around saving and spending money.
• Austin's journey into travel hacking and starting an online business.
• Airline loyalty program devaluations.
• Dos and don'ts of opening and closing multiple credit cards.
• Transferable programs.
• "The Chase Trifecta" Strategy - Sapphire/Reserve, Chase Preferred, and Chase Freedom X
Questions Answered:
• What is travel hacking and what are the benefits?
• What was your job before starting Travel AF? Do you do it full-time?
• What expense categories did you have to reduce the most to get out of debt?
• Why are airlines devaluing frequent flyer miles?
• How many credit cards do you have open and how long do you keep them open?
• What are the best travel credit cards for travel hacking?
• Does having a lot of cards adversely affect your credit score?
• How can I transfer credit card points to other companies or hotels?
• How much do you charge to help someone plan and travel hack a trip?
• and more!
Episode Resources:
Book Mentioned:
• Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Podcasts Mentioned:
• Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points
• Ep 178: How To Make More Money Online With the Host of the Money Magic Podcast
• Ep 229: How To Find Balance in a Slow Travel Lifestyle While Working For Yourself with Chelsea Riffe
• Dave Ramsey's Podcast: The Ramsey Show
• Shannon McClay's Podcast: Martinis & Your Money
• Ramit Sethi's Podcast: I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Related Videos:
• The Best Hotel Credit Cards for Free Travel
• 65 Tips to Save Money on Travel [Travel Hacks!]
• The Best Wi-Fi Hotspots for Travel | Travel Hacks
• Travel Tips & Hacks (Playlist)
Travel Hacking Resources:
• Find & Cancel Subscriptions: Rocket Money
• All the Hacks Podcast
• Frequent Miler
• The Points Guy
• Travel Hacking Subreddits: r/awardtravel and r/creditcards
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